communities

noun

plural of community
1
as in towns
the people living in a particular area the whole community rallied to the aid of the family who had lost its home

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2
as in colonies
a group of people with a common interest living in one place a picturesque seacoast village that is known for its sizable community of artists

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3
as in networks
a group of people sharing a common interest and relating together socially a large community of retired people in the coastal town

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4
as in fraternities
the body of people in a profession or field of activity members of the medical community

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Recent Examples of communities The Sun enters your 11th House, beginning a month focused on friends, communities, collaborations, networks, and your longer-term hopes. — Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 23 Oct. 2026 Seventy-one percent also doubt that his village cooperatives policy—which plans to establish hubs in roughly 80,000 communities to handle basic-goods distribution, savings, and other rural services—would succeed. — Jay Ganglani, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2026 Nigeria’s health minister, Muhammad Ali Pate, said authorities had found no evidence that the virus had spread into communities. — Ruben Nyanguila, semafor.com, 23 Oct. 2026 The conflict has displaced communities and caused widespread civilian suffering. — Nimi Princewill, CNN Money, 22 Oct. 2026 Sacramento tourism officials are looking beyond major events to attract more visitors, highlighting the capital city's cultural attractions, diverse communities, local restaurants and history. — James Taylor, CBS News, 15 Oct. 2026 Most vaccines still depend on a cold chain, and about half the global supply is wasted annually due to accidental freezing or heat exposure, a problem that hits underserved communities hardest. — Lauryn Higgins, Time, 15 Oct. 2026 The award recognizes individuals committed to mental health and serving their communities, carrying forward Katherine’s dedication to helping others through difficult times. — Alicia Urrea, Billboard, 15 Oct. 2026 Abbott has maintained his time is better spent on the campaign trial in communities than debating. — Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Oct. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for communities
  1. towns
  2. colonies
  3. networks
  4. fraternities
  5. neighborhoods
  6. families
  7. crowds
  8. professions
Noun
  • The sight of towns and cities on fire will doubtless create new supporters for far-right leader Marine Le Pen.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 20 Oct. 2026
  • The neighborhood/area The Berkshires, Massachusetts is riddled with dozens of small towns, each with their own unique set of splendid restaurants, hotels, and attractions—and all within reasonable driving distance from one another.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of towns
Noun
  • To be fair, some British ships were engaged in illicit trade in the Spanish colonies.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 20 Oct. 2026
  • Although iguana colonies remain relatively stable, the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) still lists them as Vulnerable due to predators, mounting pollution issues, and cyclical El Niño events.
    — Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of colonies
Noun
  • The Sun enters your 11th House, beginning a month focused on friends, communities, collaborations, networks, and your longer-term hopes.
    — Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 23 Oct. 2026
  • An analysis published by NYU’s Journal of Intellectual Property & Entertainment Law examines how younger consumers embrace dupe culture and share affordable alternatives openly with their networks.
    — Ashley Lynch, Sacbee.com, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of networks
Noun
  • While there are more than 20 fraternities and sororities at the University of Chicago, the university does not officially recognize, affiliate with, or regulate any of them.
    — Sabrina Franza, CBS News, 20 Oct. 2026
  • Ej Dickson investigated the burnerverse for Wired, profiling one of these women who were doxxed – and found links between these burner accounts and college fraternities.
    — Brittany Luse, NPR, 19 Oct. 2026
Definition of fraternities
Noun
  • Hebron municipal officials said families had been displaced from nearly 500 apartments in Deir Bahha and surrounding neighborhoods.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 26 Oct. 2026
  • Jacaranda trees bloom in purple across the city’s streets and parks, making wandering between neighborhoods in search of milongas (tango dance halls) especially pleasant.
    — Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 26 Oct. 2026
Definition of neighborhoods
Noun
  • The decades-long search for answers in Amy’s case inspired the couple to help establish the nonprofit, which helps to fund unsolved homicide investigations, train investigators and support victims’ families.
    — Leigh Egan, FOXNews.com, 24 Oct. 2026
  • The plan is to find candidates from families that renounced their royal status in 1947, which at the time was to ease the postwar financial burden on the monarchy.
    — Mari Yamaguchi, Los Angeles Times, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of families
Noun
  • In his view, the peaceful crowds that greeted Machado on Sunday undermined arguments that her return would necessarily provoke unrest.
    — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 26 Oct. 2026
  • Following Jonas’s post, crowds at Whiskey Myers concerts have skewed younger.
    — Josh Crutchmer, Rolling Stone, 26 Oct. 2026
Definition of crowds
Noun
  • The clientele here is notably upscale, in-the-know, and coming from all fields of business, with an emphasis on creative professions and the luxury fashion world.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Oct. 2026
  • The relationships formed in caregiving professions are intimate and personal.
    — Scott Levenson, New York Daily News, 18 Oct. 2026
Definition of professions

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“Communities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/communities. Accessed 27 Oct. 2026.

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